Photos: Germany gets gothic and cultural in festivals

By By JAKE ELLISON

on May 24, 2015 1:10 PM

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which take place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which take place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which take place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which take place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more

Dancer from Peru participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Dancer from Peru participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day ... more

A dragon dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A dragon dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

An activist holds a banner which reads "Berlin becomes a whore" during the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

An activist holds a banner which reads "Berlin becomes a whore" during the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. ... more

An activist holds a banner which reads "Berlin should stay colorful" during the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

An activist holds a banner which reads "Berlin should stay colorful" during the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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A Spanish dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A Spanish dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Dancer from Peru participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Dancer from Peru participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

An actor dressed likje Michael Jackson participates in the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

An actor dressed likje Michael Jackson participates in the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval ... more

Activists against rent increrases participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Activists against rent increrases participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Actors participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day ... more

A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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A dragon dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A dragon dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

A group of line skaters participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A group of line skaters participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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A group of line skaters participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A group of line skaters participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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Dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban ... more

A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A percussion music group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Photo: Christian Marquardt, Getty Images

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A Spanish dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

A Spanish dance group participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The Karneval der Kulturen is a ... more

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a ... more

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes along the festival area in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes along the festival area in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes and uniforms in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes and uniforms in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' pose for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' pose for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses in a fancy costume for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses in a fancy costume for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' pose for photographers in fancy outfit in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' pose for photographers in fancy outfit in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walk in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walks in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walks in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses for photographers in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walks in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' walks in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' arrive the festival area in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' arrive the festival area in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses for photographers in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

A participant of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' poses for photographers in a fancy costume in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' arrive the festival area in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to attend one of the world's largest gothic and 'dark' culture festivals until May 25, 2015. less

Participants of the the goth festival 'Wave Gothic Festival' arrive the festival area in fancy costumes in Leipzig, central Germany, Saturday, May 23, 2015. About 20,000 members of the scene are expected to ... more

Photo: Jens Meyer, AP

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Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day urban festival that reflects Berlin's many faces with a free and open music and dance group program for professional and amateurs. (Photo by Christian Marquardt/Getty Images) less

Samba dancers participate the Karneval der Kulturen parade (Carnival of Cultures) which takes place at Berlin Kreuzberg district on May 24, 2015 in Berlin, Germany. The 'Karneval der Kulturen' is a four-day ... more